Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Kennedy Catholic Lancers (Burien, WA) and the visiting Jefferson Raiders (Auburn, WA), saw Kennedy Catholic's basketball squad hold off Jefferson by a count of 55-53.

With the victory, Kennedy Catholic upgrades its record to 3-7 on the campaign. The Lancers travel to Beamer (Federal Way, WA) to play the Titans in a 3A/4A North Puget Sound challenge on Saturday, January 7. The Titans come into the challenge with a record of 8-2. Beamer won 71-54 in their recent non-league challenge against Franklin (Seattle, WA)

Next up, the Raiders play the Kentwood Conquerors (Covington, WA) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 7. Jefferson will attempt to upgrade on its 1-6 season record. The Conquerors come into the challenge with a 4-4 record after their 71-30 non-league win over Wenatchee (Wenatchee, WA).